We all get bored at some point. One survey found that the average American adult experiences 131 days of boredom per year.

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Few plant families are as iconic as the resilient, spiky cactus, thriving in the driest deserts and as well as decorating our ...

Despite their size, whale sharks pose no threat to humans, as they feed by filtering plankton and small fish from the water. Despite their size, whale sharks swim at a leisurely pace of around 3 ...

Disinformation is false information which is deliberately intended to mislead—intentionally misstating the facts” and adds, ...

One of the more enduring mysteries about Neanderthals is whether they had a spoken language, a trait that’s impossible to ...

August 29, 2024 • Adam Frank, professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Rochester, talks about the real possibility of alien life and the challenges of finding it. Then, Dr. Lauren ...

Nov. 7, 2024 — A less wasteful way to train large language models, such as the GPT series, finishes in the same amount of time for up to 30% less energy, according to a ...

This fact sheet attempts to dispel the fears and answer some of the questions most often asked of the National Museum of Natural History by presenting some general facts about the biology and natural ...

Our purpose is to help the chemical science community make the world a better place; we envision a world in which the chemical sciences fulfil their potential as a force for good. We strive to work ...

In the hottest summer months, this system will be supported by some electric fans and water misting to cool the air before it circulates within the structure. "These cooling principles are ...